#D5263C Hex Color
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This saturated, high-energy red demands immediate attention. Because #d5263c is so bold and intense, it serves best as a strategic accent rather than a full background. Pair it with soft, muted greys to ground the brightness, or use white text to ensure readability. The hex code for this powerful, attention-grabbing shade is #d5263c. It functions well for urgent calls to action in UI design.
Questions about #d5263c
What is #d5263c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #d5263c is rgb(213, 38, 60), in HSL hsl(352, 70%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 82%, 72%, 16%.
How should I use #d5263c in a UI design?
Use #d5263c as a strategic accent color for call-to-action buttons or alert states where you need to drive immediate user focus. Because of its high intensity, avoid using it for large backgrounds, instead balancing the vibrancy with charcoal or soft neutral greys.
Is #d5263c readable on white or black?
#d5263c has a 5.03:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.17:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.